Kyle vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Kyle Rank #440

Donovan Rank #505

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Kyle or Donovan more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Donovan mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kyle and Donovan boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.